Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(18): 217 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013627
Common Names
- Iva cheiranthifolia
- Woolly-leaved Iva
- Woolly-leaved Marsh-elder
Description
Iva cheiranthifolia (also called American marsh elder, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It grows in wet, marshy habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Iva cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iva cheiranthifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iva cheiranthifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Iva cheiranthifolia
Iva cheiranthifolia is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Iva cheiranthifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iva cheiranthifolia?
Iva cheiranthifolia
What type of plant is Iva cheiranthifolia?
It is an annual herb
Where is Iva cheiranthifolia native to?
It is native to the United States
Species in the Iva genus
Iva annua,
Iva cheiranthifolia,
Iva axillaris,
Iva frutescens,
Iva imbricata,
Iva asperifolia,
Iva texensis,
Iva microcephala,
Iva hayesiana,
Iva corbinii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,